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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................3
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .....................5
3 GETTING STARTED ....................................8
4 HANDLING TIPS .......................................9
5 ADJUSTMENTS ......................................13
6 TRANSPORTING THE TRAVELER SE ....................21
7 MAINTENANCE.......................................22
8 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................27
9 CE CERTIFICATION ...................................28
10 LIMITED WARRANTY..................................29
11 INDEX ..............................................31
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READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
WHEELCHAIR
1 INTRODUCTION
Important safety, operating, and maintenance instructions that warrant
your attention are included in this user manual. Read the entire
manual carefully before operating your new wheelchair, and refer to it
as often as necessary to help maintain good performance standards.
Consult your healthcare professional and GF authorized distributor for
assistance in developing and learning safe and effective techniques for
performing your daily activities according to your individual physical
abilities and needs, and to make certain that your wheelchair is
properly prescribed and adjusted for your use.
The safety precautions in this manual are general warnings intended
to be used only as basic guidelines. You may find it necessary to
develop your own methods for safely solving frequently encountered
challenges. Again, consult your professional medical advisors for their
recommendations about safety methods, and never hesitate to ask for
their assistance.
Your wheelchair should receive frequent, regularly scheduled
maintenance, including an inspection of the mechanical parts, to
ensure proper operation. Some suggested inspection procedures,
troubleshooting procedures, and adjustment procedures are included in
this manual. When it comes to service and repair, remember that your
GF authorized distributor knows your wheelchair best.
Thank you for choosing an Everest & Jennings product. We at
GF Health Products, Inc. wish to assure you of our continuing
commitment to provide innovation and quality in our products. The
Traveler SE is a manual, folding, lightweight wheelchair, suitable for
frequent users who require a lightweight, portable wheelchair, fitted to
their anatomy, without the need of customization or alteration to the
center of gravity. The Traveler SE is intended for indoor and/or outdoor
use.
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The person performing adjustments on the Traveler SE has the
responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the
wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate
the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which
the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair
will travel. We recommend the use of anti-tippers at all times.
WARNING: When in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the
downward position.
Please note the following special statements, used throughout this
manual, and their significance:
WARNING: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.
s NOTICE: Indicates a potential hazard situation or unsafe
practice that, if not avoided, could result in product or property
damage.
Info: Provides application recommendations or other useful
information to ensure that you get the most from your product.
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: ALWAYS FOLLOW
THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING YOUR
WHEELCHAIR. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS OR DAMAGE TO
YOUR WHEELCHAIR.
Safety requires the constant attention of the wheelchair user and
the attendant. It is extremely important to learn and always use safe
methods of performing basic daily activities. Always consult your
healthcare professional to determine those methods most suitable for
your individual abilities.
Protect yourself and your wheelchair by having your
Traveler SE serviced regularly. Whenever any part of your Traveler SE
is not functioning properly, contact your GF authorized distributor
immediately, as a hazardous situation could result, causing personal
injury or damage to your wheelchair. ONLY EXCELLENT CONDITION
IS ACCEPTABLE WHERE SAFETY IS CONCERNED. Periodic
inspection, adjustment, and replacement of worn parts will provide
many years of superb performance.
WARNINGS
WARNING: Traveler SE maximum weight capacity is 250 lb
(114 kg), EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on streets or
roadways.
WARNING: Do not operate this wheelchair on hilly or rough
terrain, sand, wet or icy surfaces, or surfaces with impaired
traction. Ensure that pathway is clear of all obstacles.
WARNING: Do not turn wheelchair while going downhill, as
wheelchair could tip over.
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WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers
installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline greater than six
degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of
ramp length).
WARNING: This wheelchair does not offer seating or occupant
restraint equivalent to the seat provided in a motor vehicle! To
increase your safety while traveling in a motor vehicle, always
transfer to the vehicle seat and use the restraint provided by
the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not tie down or attach anything to the wheels.
This could cause tipping and possibly result in injury or
damage to the wheelchair.
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should clear the
ground by at least 2 1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance of
potential obstruction.
WARNING: Doing a "wheelie" (tilting the wheelchair backward
until it reaches its balance point) is dangerous and could result
in personal injury to the user.
WARNING: Do not stand or step on the footplates while
transferring to or from your wheelchair. This could cause the
wheelchair to tip or may cause personal injury or damage to
your wheelchair.
WARNING: Do not place your hands between seat rail and side
panel.
WARNING: Always engage wheel locks before transferring,
using a wheelchair lift or using an elevator.
WARNING: Ensure that wheelchair is on a stable, level surface
and engage wheel locks before and during transfer.
WARNING: Operate only with anti-tippers in place when leaning
or tipping. When in use, anti-tippers must be installed in the
downward position.
WARNING: Do not lean over the top of the wheelchair back.
This could cause the wheelchair to tip over.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping before leaning or
reaching forward, sit back in the seat and rotate casters fully
toward front of wheelchair.
WARNING:Unauthorizedmodicationortheuseof
non-Everest & Jennings replacement parts could change the
structure of the wheelchair, void the warranty, and create a
hazardous condition resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not lean on this wheelchair or use it as a
walker—these are practices which could result in loss of
balance and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not use your wheelchair on escalators.
WARNING: Wheel locks are not brakes. Do not use the wheel
locks to slow down your wheelchair, or while the wheelchair is
moving. Wheel locks are only intended to keep the wheelchair
in place when it is at a complete stop.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING:GFHealthProducts,Inc.specicallydisclaims
responsibility for any personal injury or property damage
which may occur during any use which does not comply with
federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
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3 GETTING STARTED
Please familiarize yourself with main components, identified in
Traveler SE illustration below.
anti-tipper
(optional) wheel lock
crossbrace
frame
rear wheel
handrim
caster wheel
footrest
caster housing
caster fork
armpad
arm
seat
upholstery
back upholstery
push handle/
back post
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4 HANDLING TIPS
The Everest & Jennings Traveler SE has been designed and engineered
to perform as a stable and well balanced unit when used for its intended
purpose. However, it is possible to tip the Traveler SE over if it is used
improperly. We urge you to learn the characteristics of your wheelchair.
It is most important to learn safe methods to perform the daily
activities basic to your lifestyle. Consult your medical professionals for
assistance in developing the skills and proper techniques to perform all
activities safely.
BALANCE
Proper balance is the key to maintaining the stability of your
wheelchair. Reaching, bending, and transferring to or from a
wheelchair will change the weight distribution and center of gravity
of you and your wheelchair. When performing such activities, do so as
instructed in the following paragraphs to avoid tipping the wheelchair.
TRANSFER ACTIVITIES
WARNING: Always ensure that the wheelchair is on a stable,
level surface and engage wheel locks before transfer.
WARNING: Do not step on the footplates; this could cause the
wheelchair to tip. Fold them up, and either detach them, or
swing them aside.
WARNING: There is a critical moment when there is little or no
seat platform beneath you. Take every precaution to reduce this
unsupported distance before you attempt transfer.
Transferring into or out of a wheelchair is a very difficult maneuver.
Exercise extreme care when transferring without the aid of either an
attendant or a patient lift. Consult your physician, nurse, or physical
therapist for assistance in developing your individual technique. Make
sure that the wheelchair is stabilized, and will not move or slide during
the transfer. Take extra precaution to prevent tipping. Use good body
mechanics to prevent personal injury.
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REACHING / BENDING
WARNING: Always turn the casters frontward to provide
stability while reaching. If in doubt, ask for assistance or use a
device that will extend your reach without requiring you to shift
your weight.
Although it is not recommended, you may find it occasionally necessary
to lean or reach from your wheelchair. Consult with your healthcare
professional for assistance in developing your personal safe reaching or
moving techniques suited to your ability and restrictions.
Forward or sideward
WARNING: Do not attempt to reach objects if you are required
to move forward in the seat. Do not attempt to retrieve objects
fromtheoorifyoumustreachdownbetweenyourknees.Do
not shift your weight in the direction that you are reaching and/
or bending; this could cause the wheelchair to tip.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object you wish
to reach.
2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the
wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward.
3. Engage both wheel locks.
4. Ensure that the casters are rotated fully forward before reaching. If
not, repeat step 2.
Backward
WARNING: Do not engage the wheel locks while reaching
or bending backward. Should your weight suddenly shift
accidentally, it is better to roll in that direction than to tip over.
WARNING: Do not lean over the back upholstery; this could
cause the wheelchair to tip.
1. Maneuver the wheelchair as close as possible to the object; the rear
wheels will limit how close you can get.
2. Rotate both casters fully forward: Go forward, and then back the
wheelchair toward the object to swing the casters fully forward.
3. Reach only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting
position. If in doubt, reposition the wheelchair or ask for assistance.
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RAMPS AND INCLINES
WARNING: During descent, the footplates' lowest point should
be no closer to the ground than 2 1/2 inches to permit proper
clearance.
WARNING: Do not attempt inclines without anti-tippers
installed. Do not attempt any incline or decline of more than
6 degrees (10% grade, or one foot of rise or fall per ten feet of
ramp length).
WARNING: Do not use wheel locks to slow your descent.
Attempting to use wheel locks is likely to result in accidental
locking that could cause the wheelchair to stop abruptly,
suddenly pitch forward, or tip sideways.
WARNING: Avoid changing direction while descending a ramp
or incline, as this could cause instability.
Most people are capable of negotiating short inclines without
assistance, depending upon upper body strength, endurance, and the
degree of incline. Know your own capabilities and limitations in terms
of strength and endurance before attempting to negotiate an incline
or decline. Practice with an attendant or healthcare professional first
before attempting any inclines, declines curbs or ramps. Always inspect
the ramp for hazards such as holes, slippery or uneven surfaces, etc.
before starting up or down. If you can not see the entire ramp, ask
someone to inspect it for you.
Ascent
Lean the upper part of your body slightly forward as you ascend the
incline. If it becomes necessary to stop on the incline, avoid any abrupt
or sudden forward movement as you resume climbing, this could cause
tipping.
Descent
Always face forward when going down a ramp, but do not lean forward;
this could cause tipping. Lean slightly backward to increase stability.
It is critical to keep the wheelchair under control at all times. Descent
should be made slowly and safely by grasping the handrims; however,
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use care, as friction heat will be generated. We recommend the use of
gloves to reduce the effects of friction heat, but going slower is a better
alternative.
CURBS AND STEPS
Curbs, steps and stairways are dangerous obstacles that confront the
wheelchair user. When you encounter curbs, find a way around, or use
the ramps now available in most locations. If you encounter steps and
there is no ramp available, avoid the steps by utilizing the disabled
designated elevators now required in most locations.
WARNING: Never attempt to negotiate steps, stairs or
escalators in your Traveler SE.
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5 ADJUSTMENTS
The Traveler SE offers several adjustments to make it easier and more
comfortable to drive. Section 7, MAINTENANCE, offers preventive
maintenance suggestions for keeping your wheelchair in excellent
condition; ensure that all components are in excellent condition
before adjusting. The following are recommended methods; after
a few adjustments, you may develop your own. Always consult your
GF authorized distributor for assistance.
The person performing adjustments on the Traveler SE has the
responsibility of making certain that the user can safely operate the
wheelchair with the adjustments selected. This person must evaluate
the user's ability, weight, physical condition, the environment in which
the wheelchair will be used, and the terrain over which the wheelchair
will travel.
All adjustments and their page locations are referenced in the index
at the end of this manual. Specific tools needed to perform each
adjustment are identified in adjustment directions. A complete list of
tools required to perform all adjustments in this section follows:
Phillips screwdriver
M13 wrench
M10 wrench
M6 hex key
REAR WHEELS & CASTERS
We recommend that you do not replace or adjust rear wheel or caster
components yourself, since special tools and training are required.
Please contact your GF authorized distributor when your rear wheels or
casters need adjustment.
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ARMS
All Traveler SE arms are removable.
Remove arm
1. Depress lower arm
release pin until it
unlocks.
2. Hold arm by center of
armpad. Lift straight
up and off.
Install arm
Hold arm by center of
armpad. Lower arm
straight down into sockets
and push to lock. Ensure
that release pin is locked
in place.
WARNING: Ensure arm release is locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
front arm socket
arm
release pin
right arm
remove arm
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hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
remove footrest
(left shown)
FRONT RIGGING
FOOTREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to
the ground than 2 1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance.
WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the
wheelchair to tip.
Remove footrest
1. To release lock, pull
swingaway release lever
forward, toward front of
wheelchair. Footrest will
swing outward.
2. To remove, lift footrest
straight up off wheelchair
hinge pins.
Attach footrest
1. Set footrest on wheelchair
(so that footrest hinge plates
engage wheelchair hinge
pins).
2. Swing footrest inward.
3. Ensure swingaway release
lever is locked in a rearward
position, toward back of
wheelchair.
WARNING: Ensure footrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
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footplate
hanger
adjustment
holes
locking
button
knob
footplate extension,
adjust length
Adjust footplate extension length
1. See picture at right.
Loosen knob to free
footplate extension
inside hanger.
2. Press down on the
locking button and
adjust the footplate
to the desired length.
Ensure that the locking
button is completely
extended and securely
fastened in the
adjustment hole.
3. Tighten knob to secure
footplate extension
inside hanger.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for
the other footplate
extension.
5. Ensure both footplate extensions are securely fastened and that
minimum ground clearance is 2 1/2 inches.
WARNING: Ensure that footplates are securely fastened before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
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hinge
plate
swingaway
release lever
remove elevating legrest
ELEVATING LEGREST—DETACHABLE, SWINGAWAY
WARNING: The footplates' lowest point should be no closer to
the ground than 2 1/2 inches, to permit proper clearance.
WARNING: Do not stand on the footplates; this could cause the
wheelchair to tip.
Remove elevating legrest
1. To release lock, pull
swingaway release
lever forward, toward
front of wheelchair.
Legrest will swing
outward.
2. To remove, lift
legrest straight up
off wheelchair hinge
pins.
Attach elevating
legrest
1. Set legrest on
wheelchair (so that
legrest hinge plates
engage wheelchair
hinge pins).
2. Swing legrest
inward.
3. Ensure legrest is locked in place and swingaway release lever is
locked in a rearward position, toward back of wheelchair.
WARNING: Ensure that legrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
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ADJUST LEGREST ELEVATION
CAUTION: It is possible to RAISE the elevating legrest without
moving the legrest release lever. As a safety feature, however,
in order to LOWER the elevating legrest you must move
the legrest release lever. This is to prevent the legrest from
accidentally dropping while the user's leg is elevated.
WARNING: Ensure elevating legrests are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
Raise elevating legrest
Slowly rotate the legrest up to
the desired position. Ensure
elevating legrest is locked in
position.
Lower elevating legrest
1. To allow the elevating
legrest to lower without
dropping suddenly, support
its weight and move the
release lever forward.
2. Slowly lower elevating
legrest to desired position.
3. Release lever. Ensure
elevating legrest is locked
in position before letting go
of legrest.
Adjust elevating legrest
panel position
The legrest panel can be rotated up and out of the way. Refer to picture
above.
1. To adjust panel, hold the panel and rotate it upward.
2. To return panel to position, hold the panel and rotate downward.
The panel will stop at the proper position.
WARNING: Ensure legrest panels are locked in place before
occupying or operating wheelchair.
adjust legrest
legrest
release lever
legrest
panel
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Adjust legrest footplate extension length
See Adjust footplate extension length in Footrest—Detachable,
Swingaway section.
CROSSBRACES
Tighten crossbraces
Tools required: M13 wrench, M6 hex key
Check the crossbraces to ensure that the bolt and nut securing both
crossbraces in the center of the wheelchair are secure (crossbraces
should be loose enough to fold easily, yet snug enough to take up
excess play). Use a M13 wrench and M6 hex key to tighten.
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WHEEL LOCKS
Adjust wheel locks
Tools required: one M10 wrench
1. Use an M10 wrench to
loosen the adjustment
bolt until the wheel lock
slides on the frame.
2. Place the wheel lock in
the locked position and
slide it into contact with
the tire.
3. Place the wheel lock in
the unlocked position
and slide it 3/8" closer to
the tire.
4. Use an M10 wrench to tighten the adjustment bolt and engage the
wheel lock to check the fit. The wheel lock should indent the tire at
least 3/8".
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for other wheel lock. Tighten the adjustment bolts
securely to eliminate wheel lock movement on frame.
WARNING: Ensure wheel locks are adjusted so they lock in
place appropriately before occupying or operating wheelchair.
right rear wheel
wheel lock
shown unlocked
right front frame
adjustment bolt
wheel lock
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